Joseph Anthony Ginel, age 79, of Mandeville passed to eternal life on Sunday, November 17, 2019. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Born in 1940 in the Bronx, New York City he was enamored of the sea since he was a teenager.
His father Joseph Ginel and mother Consuelo Charneco, both born in Puerto Rico, pre-deceased him as did his two younger brothers, Richard Charneco, and David Charneco. His memory is survived by his loving daughter Lisa Ginel and son Michael Anthony Ginel. Also, living is his brother the Reverend Father Robert Ginel, retired Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of New York.
Serving as an accomplished Merchant Marine since he was 18 years old, obtaining his Captain’s license from the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies of Linthicum Heights, MD. Joseph lived a fulfilled life voyaging the seas around the world.
Services were private and a Funeral Mass was celebrated by his brother Fr. Robert Ginel at Our Lady of The Lake Church in Mandeville, LA. Joseph will be cremated. Donations may be given to St. Tammany Parish Hospital or Our Lady of the Lake Church. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
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